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Week of December 20, 2004

Front Page

* Next Generation Home Demonstrates Wind- and Fire-Resistant Structural Specifications
* Special Builders' Show Preview
* New Rule Enables Land Owners to Preserve Habitat for Endangered Species
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

* Building a Foundation for Workforce Housing

Housing Politics

* U.S. Lowers Canadian Lumber Duties as Appeal of NAFTA Ruling Moves Forward
* Bush Economic Agenda Takes Shape at Two-Day Conference

Housing and Economics

* Housing Starts Off in November, But Permit Inventories Suggest December Rebound Possible
* Index Finds Builders in Good Holiday Spirits in December, Especially Out West
* Eye on the Economy

Construction Safety

* Educational Sessions Focus on Excavations, Scaffolding and Other 'Top 10' OSHA Violations

Research

* Townhouses Showcase PATH Technologies
* Top Toyota Executive Keynote Speaker at EnergyValue Housing Awards

Building Quality

* National Launch of NHQ Certified Builder Program to Be Announced at Builders’ Show
* Educational Sessions on Quality Focus on Profits and Customer Satisfaction

Builders' Show

* Special Events at the Builders' Show
* Associate Member Programs and Events at the Builders’ Show

Design

* Residential Design Program Offerings at the Builders’ Show
* Best in American Living Awards Gala Set for Jan. 12

Business Management

* IRS Increases 2005 Standard Business-Use Mileage Rate
* Fraud Safeguards Only as Effective as Employee Follow-Through
* Business Management Resources, Sales Management Summit at IBS

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Third-Quarter Index Points to an ‘Amazing’ Year for Remodeling Activity
* Say Goodbye to the Lone Ranger
* Remodelors Council Courses, Events at Builders' Show

Seniors Housing

* Seniors Housing Courses, Events at Builders’ Show
* Seniors Housing Awards Recognize Cutting-Edge Design and Marketing

Multifamily

* Multifamily Courses, Events at Builders' Show

Environment

* 2005 National Wetlands Awards Nominations Due Jan. 15

Green Building

* Entries Sought for National Green Building Awards

State and Local

* Elected Officials to Be Recognized for Their Public Commitment to Housing

Legal Issues

* U.S. Supreme Court Will Decide Property Owners' Right to Access Federal Courts

Building Systems

* Information on Systems-Built Housing Featured at Builders’ Show

Sales and Marketing

* See the Best in New Home Sales and Marketing at The Nationals at the Builders' Show
* Sales and Marketing Events and Seminars at the Builders' Show

Housing Finance

* President Bush Signs NAHB-Supported VA Loan Guarantee Bill

International Housing

* Builders, Suppliers Test the Waters of Growing Mexican Housing Market

Labor

* Builders’ Show Program Focuses on Residential Construction Superintendent Training

Building Products

* New American Home Combines 1920s Charm With 21st-Century Practicality

Builder's Engineer

* An Engineer’s Christmas Story

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Annual Meeting of NAHB Members on Jan. 14
* Books, Products, Giveaways at the BuilderBooks.com Store at IBS
* Member Advantage HQ at IBS: Connect With the Power of NAHB
* Take the Web Membership System for a Test Drive at IBS
* Earn NAHB WorldPointssm Rewards When You Charge
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Associate Member Programs and Events at the Builders’ Show

Many events and programs at the International Builders’ Show have been designed to educate NAHB's associate members about better business practices, to encourage them to participate in NAHB activities and to celebrate the successes of other associate members.

Associate Awards Breakfast — Jan. 14

The 2005 Associates’ Award Breakfast will be held from 8:00-10:00 a.m., Friday, Jan. 14, at the J.W. Marriott, Palazzo F-H, Lobby Level.

The Associate of the Year and the Bill Polley BUILD-PAC awards will be presented at the breakfast. The 2004 Society of Honored Associates will also be recognized.

The breakfast also will include a 2004 year-in-review.  For ticket information, e-mail Betty Thweatt, or call here at 800-368-5242 x8246.


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Associate Member Orientation — Jan. 12

New and returning associate members to IBS can attend the Associate Member Orientation on Wednesday, Jan. 12, beginning 8:30 a.m. in the the Orange County Convention Center, Room 224 D, Level II.

First-time attendees will receive an overview of the IBS program and the Associate Advisory Council. Veteran attendees can help welcome new attendees and learn about new products and services from NAHB.

For more information, e-mail membership@nahb.com or call Agustín Cruz at 800-68-5424 x8431.

The regular meeting of the Advisory Council will begin immediately following the orientation.

Committee Meetings

NAHB relies on the talent and commitment of its members who serve on NAHB committees and subcommittees involved in a variety of issues. A full schedule of the committee meetings is available on the builders’ show Web site by clicking here.

Associate members not already affiliated with committees or subcommittees are encouraged to attend meetings that are of interest to them.

Education Sessions

Three informative and helpful sessions are planned for associate members:

(Education sessions at the Orange County Convention Center, OCCC)

Thurs., 1/13 
Event
Location
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Networking with Builders: The Way to Knowledge, Contacts & Profits
OCCC  
Fri., 1/14
 
 
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
Political Grassroots Involvement: How to Make Your Voice Heard 
OCCC 
4:00-5:00 p.m. 
Using the Internet to Find Economic Housing Data
OOCC 

For other education sessions, click here and select areas of interest under "track" or date.

Make Your IBS Plans by Dec. 24 — and Save

The new extended deadline for final advance registration for the 2005 International Builders’ Show is Friday, Dec. 24. Register by Dec. 24 and save $25.

Follow these links to:

Advance registration will also enable you to receive your show credentials in the mail before you leave for IBS. For more information visit, www.BuildersShow.com.


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